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If you have a  qualification in 

- Health

- Allied Health

- Natural therapies

- or Early Childhood Ed.

You meet the prerequisites to become a Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC)

 
 

Imis is Australia’s #1  Baby Massage Training Provider

With  ongoing lifetime support, Imis is a trusted provider of  comprehensive training programs in Paediatric Massage

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Looking to add to your current qualifications?

Training as a Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) involves completing an evidence based, intensive course through IMIS. Consultants support infant, paternal and maternal well-being; teaching parents massage techniques that benefit the child’s physical, emotional, cognitive and social development. Consultants can also provide presentations to professional groups, advocating the researched benefits of paediatric massage.

 

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Paediatric Massage Consultants (PMC):

  • Assist with common digetive and respiratory issues
  • Teach parents how to massage
  • Enhance physical, emotional, cognitive and social development
  • Provide massage tuition to parents of children with special needs
  • Provide massage and touch therapy tuition to parents with pre-term and low birth weight infants
  • Follow best practice guidelines
  • Help clients experience as many benefits as possible from massage and touch therapy
  • Help professionals meet their continual professional development requirements
  • Support infant, paternal and maternal well being
  • Assist with sleeping difficulties
  • Reduce anxiety and stress hormone levels for children and their parents
  • Provide tuition in infant cues, body language and stress signals
  • Increase parenting confidence
  • Enhance attachment and bonding

Incredible Support: Skills, Knowledge, Resources


IMIS provides the skills, knowledge & resources students need to utilise their new qualification.
 
Learn how to facilitate parent classes & consultations for private work or use within your current work environment.


 
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Daily Massage Routine
IMIS students learn how to demonstrate a safe & effective, full-body massage sequence that is easy for parents to incorporate in their baby's daily routine.
 

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Adaptations for Special Needs

 
 
We include a unit of study on techniques for children with additional needs.
Help as many families as possible experience the benefits massage can offer.

 

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Pre-term / Low birth weight
IMIS pre-term & low birth weight content makes it easy to customise your tuition appropriately.
Assist parents and newborns who have a challenging start to life.

 


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Older Children

 
 
IMIS training includes a unit on massage adaptations for various developmental stages.
This unit covers recommendations for toddlers through to adolescents!

 
 
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Reflux & Digestive Discomfort

 
 
Our massage recommendations for children suffering from reflux, wind & digestive discomfort are easy to learn. Assist parents by teaching effective, purposeful massage routines.
 
 
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Infant Body Language

 
 

IMIS students learn to interpret baby body language cues used during massage. Understand ‘learned responses’ & ‘reflexive cues’, helping parents respond to Baby’s needs.
 

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Baby Yoga

 
 
IMIS content includes baby yoga! Learn a series of passive movements that enhance coordination, increase lymphatic circulation,  & strengthen the immune system.
 

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Researched Benefits

 
 
Review the researched benefits of massage including reductions in stress hormone levels, increased serotonin levels and increased vagal activity; just to name a few!
 
 

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Massage Mediums

 
 
Understand what oils are recommended for massage and why. Learn about allergy testing, which oil types have been found to induce eczema symptoms & more!
 

Those Are Just A Few Main Topics Covered, There Are Plenty More

Learn:

  • When to massage
  • How long to massage for
  • Contraindications
  • Environment for massage
  • How to facilitate baby massage parent classes
  • How to structure private baby massage appointments
  • How to promote your services
  • Review research articles and abstracts
  • Plus online extension modules available (inlcuding breastfeeding and baby massage, common variations in infant health and many more)
 
 

Flexible Study:
Class or Correspondence

IMIS gives you the opportunity to study in a way that suites you. Easily complete 9 units and 4 competency tasks in a way that suites your lifestyle, schedule & learning style to earn your new qualification.

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Package Options: Decision, Decisions, Decisions


IMIS does not limit you to one set of inclusions, we prefer to give you options. From ‘bronze’ to ‘gold’, minimal essentials to a full resource pack created by past students; we let you decide. Select the enrolment pack that is right for you.
 

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‘Silver’
Essentials + Marketing
$1810

 
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‘Gold’
Full Resource Pack
$2010

 

What Else?
A Qualification That Is Yours To Keep

Wondering about renewal requirements?
IMIS provides thorough support for past students, so there are no compulsory renewal intervals. When you earn your new qualification, it’s yours to keep. Refreshers are available. You’re welcome to schedule these as and when you feel you need them.

 

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Comprehensive Guidance:
Using Your New Qualification

IMIS helps you get started with your new qualification as quickly & easily as possible. Attend class or study via correspondence & complete 4 competency tasks including a massage demonstration, multiple choice exam, practice teaching session and a mock professional presentation. Once certified, follow the step-by-step guide covered during training to start offering baby massage classes & consultations. With a professional team to help you with questions and support, it doesn’t get any easier.

 

IS THERE A DEMAND?

 

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Innovative, Approachable Trainers

A strong team of trainers are the backbone of any training organisation, and IMIS has assembled the best in the field. Our training team are experienced in paediatric massage as well as a variety of affiliated fields including nursing, midwifery, massage and small business management. The IMIS training team is dedicated, knowledgeable and passionate about the content they cover; ensuring training is both compelling and fun.

  

Student Reviews:
We Support our Students,
And They Support Us.


We are dedicated to supporting consultants. When you train with IMIS, you’re never alone –  needing to figure things out by yourself. We love hearing from past students as well as those currently studying. See what students are saying about IMIS!
 

“High quality training and support
– Thank you to all of you!”

The IMIS training staff have formed such an important part of my journey setting up my business. I will be forever grateful to them for their high quality training and support, thank you to all of you!” – Jackie Gorman

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Help Meet The Growing Demand for IMIS Paediatric Massage Consultants!

 

 
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We are IMIS, a passionate and dedicated group who advocate for the benefits of infant massage. In 2000 we set out on a mission to improve the lives of babies and families through touch and massage and IMIS was born. Since then IMIS has become the #1 baby massage training provider with  thousands  of wonderful students worldwide. We encourage you to complete your baby massage training, it will change your outlook on the amazing role massage can play for infants and their families.
 
 
Questions?
 
If you have any questions about training in Paeditaric Massage, we're happy to help. :)

You can submit you questions online or call us on 1300558608.

Eligibility and Course Prerequisites

No prior training or qualifications are required for the Certified Infant Massage Instructor(CIMI) qualification.

Wanting the Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) qualification and wondering if you meet the prerequisite requirements?

If your qualifications fall under the categories of health, allied health, natural therapies or education, you are guaranteed to meet the prerequisite requirements for the paediatric level qualification.

Some examples of qualifications that meet the prerequisite requirements for the PMC qualification are included below (please note, this is not a full list). 

Examples of health qualifications approved for PMC:

Nurse, midwife, aboriginal health worker, community health worker, retired nurse, child & family practitioner, paediatric nurse, maternal/child health nurse, neonatal nurse, paediatrician, medical doctor.

Examples of allied health qualifications approved for PMC:

Chiropractor, doula, childbirth educator, lactation consultant/educator, science degrees, mental health professional, social worker, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, psychologist. 

Examples of natural therapy qualifications approved for PMC:

Massage therapist, yoga instructor, nutritionist, Chinese medicine, kinesiology, myotherapist, naturopath.

Examples of educator qualifications approved for PMC:

Early childhood educator, early childhood teacher, other educator (e.g. B. ED Studies, diploma in primary teaching)

PMC students receive both qualifications, the Certificate in Infant Massage Instruction and the Paediatric Massage Consultant qualification. To obtain the paediatric qualification you need to meet the prerequisite requirements, complete your baby massage training through the Infant Massage Information Service and successfully complete 4 competency tasks. In addition to working with parents, and teaching them how to massage their babies, PMCs can provide theory presentations to other professionals, educating them on the researched benefits of massage for infants and children and ensuring they are aware of services available to families in this field. 

Course Fees and Variations

Course fees are the same regardless of your method of study (face-to-face or online).

Fees for the Certificate in Infant Massage Instruction range from $1125 - $1650, depending on the enrolment package (inclusions) selected. Interest-free payment plans are available and these are personalised for each student. 

Fees for the Paediatric Massage Consultant qualification range from $1485 - $2010, depending on the enrolment package (inclusions) selected. Interest-free payment plans are available and these are personalised for each student. 

The course fee table outlining the enrolment packages (inclusions) can be accessed here: Fee Structure | Baby Massage

Please note, the table automatically displays the fees for the Certified Infant Massage Instructor qualification. To view the fees and inclusions for the Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) qualification, be sure to click on the 'Paediatric Massage Consultant' box. 

Face-to-Face Course Details

Face-to-face training dates and locations can be found on our course dates and locations page: Locations | Baby Massage

The face-to-face training is completed over 3 days and courses are always held on a Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Career and Qualification Pathways

Infant Massage Information Service 3-day face-to-face courses have a mixture of both Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) and Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) students.

All students cover the same content/units of study.

The differences are:

- Our CIMI students are usually going into the industry as something new i.e. with no prior related background. There are no pre-requisite requirements they need to meet.

- CIMI students complete the 3-day course successfully and are then able to work with parents, teaching infant massage. All assessment work is completed within the 3 days of the course.

- Our PMC students have prior, related training and/or experience in health, allied health, natural therapies or early childhood education and care.

- After the 3 days in class, there is one additional assignment completed. The additional PMC task takes approximately 2 days to complete and does not need to be done in the 2 days directly following the course. PMC students can complete their additional assessment when convenient and follow the instructions provided to upload their submission for marking when they're ready. 

- Our PMC students receive both qualifications – the CIMI qualification and the PMC qualification. The CIMI level qualification is provided immediately after the 3-day face-to-face course and the PMC qualification is issued after the additional PMC assessment has been completed. 

- PMCs can work with parents, teaching infant massage in the same way that CIMIs can. What PMCs are also able to do is provide theory presentations to professional groups on infant massage. The presentations are fairly straightforward and usually follow the same format e.g. – Self-introduction, benefits of infant massage, research reviews, dispelling common myths relating to infant massage and information on services available to parents in this field. 

Various industry bodies request these types of presentations and PMCs are paid a presentation fee for this work directly by the organisation or body who has requested them. PMC presentations offer a unique opportunity to network with other professionals and potentially receive additional referrals for your infant massage work with parents.  
 

What if I'm completing the course via correspondence study?

Each correspondence intake period has a mix of both Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) and Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) students.

All students cover the same content/units of study.

The differences are:

- Our CIMI students are usually going into the industry as something new i.e. with no prior related background. There are no pre-requisite requirements they need to meet.

- CIMI students successfully complete 3 competency tasks at their own pace and are then able to work with parents, teaching infant massage. 

- Our PMC students have prior, related training and/or experience in health, allied health, natural therapies or early childhood education and care.

- There is one additional assignment completed for the PMC qualification.

- Our PMC students receive both qualifications – the CIMI qualification and the PMC qualification.

- PMCs can work with parents, teaching infant massage in the same way that CIMIs can. What PMCs are also able to do is provide theory presentations to professional groups on infant massage. The presentations are fairly straightforward and usually follow the same format e.g. – Self-introduction, benefits of infant massage, research reviews, dispelling common myths relating to infant massage and information on services available to parents in this field. 

Various industry bodies request these types of presentations and PMCs are paid a presentation fee for this work directly by the organisation or body who has requested them. PMC presentations offer a unique opportunity to network with other professionals and potentially receive additional referrals for your infant massage work with parents. 

Online Study

The correspondence program is thorough, easy to work through and offers a convenient way to study. 100% of the course requirements are completed from home, including all practical work meaning no travel or onsite attendance is needed.

Once your enrollment is complete and the course fees are paid, you will receive a welcome email providing you with full access to the course content. Your welcome email includes your pdf training manual with all of the course theory work and assessment instructions as well as links to the practical video files you need to watch. A training pack containing your demonstration doll and any other resources in your enrolment pack is sent via post.

There's no need to wait for your training pack to arrive via post before you begin studying. As soon as you receive your welcome email you can get started with the course theory work, then move on to the practical techniques once your demonstration doll arrives. 

You're welcome to study at your own pace to complete the course. Most students complete everything within the space of a few weeks. If students have a lot of other commitments and limited time, they might finish the course over a few months instead. Whatever study period you need is ok, there are no enforced deadlines you need to meet. 

There are 3 or 4 assessment tasks to complete depending on the qualification level you enrol in. The tasks are easy to complete and personalised assistance is available throughout the course if you need help with questions or clarifications. 

Your theory assessment is an open book, multiple-choice exam which ensures you've worked through the training manual. You're provided with an answer sheet to complete which can be emailed as an attachment or uploaded for marking. Practical tasks are recorded using any device (most students use their phone). The recordings are uploaded for the trainers to view and report on. Practical reports are extremely detailed to ensure you're confident in practical techniques prior to certification. 

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